October 1, 2007

TRIAD Program Set to Launch in Seymour

People's United Bank, local law enforcement and senior groups join together to reduce crime against the elderly

BRIDGEPORT, CONN. - People's United Bank will help launch the Seymour TRIAD - a program that reduces criminal victimization of the elderly and enhances the delivery of law enforcement services to seniors - on Wednesday, October 3 at the Seymour Senior Center, 2 Pine Street. The event, set to begin at 10 a.m., will feature Stephen Hennessey of the State Attorney General's office, People's United Bank Masters Program Manager and Coordinator of Connecticut TRIAD Angela DeLeon, and Seymour Police Officer Joseph DeFelice. A TRIAD candle-lighting ceremony will mark the official launch of the program.

"One in every eight Americans is 65 or older, and law enforcement agencies are adjusting to meet the needs of this country's changing demographics," DeLeon said. "People's United Bank is proud to partner with law enforcement to initiate crime prevention and awareness programs for senior citizens."

"TRIADS play a very important role in the communities they serve. To our seniors, launching a TRIAD here in Seymour provides them with a resource to help guard against financial exploitation or other fraudulent activities that could put them in harm's way," said Stephen Hennessey of the State Attorney General's Office. "In forming this TRIAD, we're proud to help give seniors and those who care for them peace of mind."

The National Association of TRIADS Inc. is a national organization created to develop, expand and implement effective crime prevention and education programs for seniors. People's United Bank, the Seymour Police Department and the Seymour Senior Center are working together to sponsor the TRIAD program on the local level. People's United Masters Program is recognized nationally for its leadership in initiating crime prevention and awareness programs for senior citizens. People's United Bank is the only financial services organization in the country to provide crime prevention and awareness training to seniors.